Lecturer (Teaching & Scholarship) 40% FTE
Applications are invited for the above temporary part‑time (40% FTE) post working in the School of Psychology and Sports Sciences. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative project between the School and British Isles DBT Training to deliver a national, NHS England funded, distance‑learning programme of PG Dip training in DBT.
Job Number: BU03763
School/Department: School of Psychology & Sport Science
Grade: 7
Salary Information: Grade 7: £38,249‑£45,413 pro rata
Contract Duration: 27 months
Responsible to: Deputy Programme Director PG Dip in DBT
Closing Date: 09-12-2025
This post will provide outstanding opportunities to develop skills in teaching, supervising and delivering DBT alongside international experts in the treatment. It would suit an experienced DBT therapist interested in using their knowledge and experience to develop the next generation, or a graduate of the PG Diploma in DBT keen to develop their academic and clinical skills. You will work closely alongside the Deputy Directors and Programme Director to deliver the programme with a focus on teaching; monitoring student progress; assignment marking. Opportunities to maintain clinical work within a DBT programme will be encouraged.
Candidate must be an accredited DBT therapist with the Society of DBT in the UK and Ireland. Experience of teaching psychological therapy at an HEI level would be a distinct advantage. The programme is distance‑learning and is delivered totally online at present, so remote working is possible for this role.
The School of Psychology and Sport Science conducts world‑leading research in cognitive neuroscience, clinical interventions, psychological wellbeing, elite performance, physical activity, and health and applied human physiology. In the recent Research Excellence Framework Exercise, 86% of Psychology outputs were rated as either 3* or 4*. Bangor University is one of the only universities in Wales to hold Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework.
Purpose of the Job
* To teach at postgraduate level.
* To develop teaching materials or methodologies, for example course design or assessment and contribute to module co‑ordination.
* To provide pastoral and academic support to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
* To undertake administrative duties as designated by the Programme Director.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching Duties Will Include
* Plan, prepare and deliver lectures and tutorials, responding effectively to a variety of student backgrounds, learning styles and class sizes.
* Motivate students to proactive engagement in learning, and provide meaningful and constructive feedback on the quality of their work.
* Keep abreast of new professional, educational and related social, economic and technological developments.
* Contribute to the development of new programmes and module co‑ordination.
* Maintain and develop Scholarly activities in line with University and College strategies.
* Publish evidence of scholarship related to learning and teaching in books, articles and/or papers in academic journals.
Administrative And Wider Contribution Duties Will Include
* Participate in the student recruitment and induction procedures of the programme.
* Contribute to the School's management, and participate in the administration of postgraduate programmes (e.g. contribute to accreditation/QA procedures).
* Contribute to the marketing of the programmes by participating in marketing initiatives.
* Undertake other administrative duties and responsibilities as directed by the Programme Director.
Other Duties And Responsibilities
* The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities.
* The post holder will be expected to comply with the University equal opportunities policies, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Policy and the Welsh Language Standards.
* Ensure continued development of personal knowledge and skills to ensure that teaching reflects current best practice.
* The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for themselves and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by their actions or inactions. The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.
* The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their post.
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications/Training
* Professional accreditation as a mental health professional.
* Accredited DBT therapist with SfDBT.
Desirable
* Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCertHE) or be close to the completion OR Recognised by the HEA as a Fellow / Recognised by Advance HE as a Fellow against Descriptor 2 of the UKPSF.
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
* Effective teaching capability in DBT and / or psychological therapy.
Desirable
* Experience of module development and delivery in higher education.
* Experience of supervising undergraduate and postgraduate projects.
* Evidence of scholarship relating to learning and teaching through publication of books, articles and/or papers in academic journals.
* Evidence of Conference and/or seminar presentations on pedagogy.
Skills/Abilities
Essential
* Ability to develop innovative and exciting approaches to teaching.
* Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team and on own initiative.
* Excellent verbal and written skills.
* Demonstrable IT Skills as required (e.g. VLE techniques and other forms of learning technologies).
Desirable
* Trained to reliability in the DBT Adherence measure or working towards this.
Other
Essential
* This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
Desirable
* The ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh is desirable for this role.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Bangor University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from populations who are underrepresented. The School of Psychology and Sports Science currently has the Athena SWAN Bronze award and benefits from a diverse academic staff. We are committed to a flexible and supportive work environment that allows everyone to flourish. All applications will be treated equally.
Application Process
Applications will only be accepted via our online recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. In cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865.
Contact
Informal enquiries can be made by contacting: Sarah Plum, Deputy Programme Director PG Dip in DBT, e‑mail: s.plum@bangor.ac.uk, Tel: 01248 388510.
All offers are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of satisfactory references. The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We comply with the Welsh Language Standards and are committed to equality of opportunity.
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